January 2018
Arrest of Former Egyptian General Who Was a Presidential Candidate
Sami Hafez Anan, a former Egyptian military chief and potential presidential candidate, was arrested by security forces on orders from President el-Sisi, who is preparing…
Vice President Pence Begins Middle East Trip Amid Tensions Over Israeli Capital
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is on a four-day trip to the Middle East, starting in Egypt, amid ongoing tensions over the recognition of Jerusalem…
Israeli Embassy in Jordan to Resume Operations
Israel and Jordan have reached an agreement allowing the Israeli embassy in Amman to resume operations after a shooting incident last summer that killed two…
Qatar Accuses UAE of Violating Its Airspace
Qatar has lodged a complaint with the UN, accusing the UAE of violating its airspace with a military aircraft in December. This incident is part…
Presidential Elections in Egypt to Be Held in April Next Year
Egypt's presidential elections are scheduled for April 6-8, 2024, with current President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi expected to run for a second term. His main rival,…